Photo Coverage: Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch Return to Bemelmans BarMay 5, 2014The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel, welcomes Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch back to Bemelmans Bar for an extended Sunday night residency. The upcoming performances will build upon their recent run of shows in the intimate, storied New York City lounge, favorites not only of music fans and critics, but also of fellow artists. Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch shows are a place where some of the city's foremost entertainers go to commune with their own-and sometimes sit-in for a song or two-on their nights off. The pair will be at Bemelmanswith their evening of swinging standards Sunday nights, through May 25.
Photo Coverage: WALL to WALL CABARET at Symphony Space, Featuring Andrea McArdle, Karen Wyman, and More!May 4, 2014Symphony Space's free signature event, Wall to Wall, took up the theme with Wall to Wall Cabaret on Saturday, May 3. The lineup of nearly 50 performers was a veritable roll call of cabaret icons and rising stars, including Kate Baldwin,Klea Blackhurst, Barbara Carroll, Bill Charlap + Sandy Stewart, Barbara Cook, Judy Gold, Julie Halston, Ute Lemper, Lypsinka, Taylor Mac, Andrea Marcovicci, Marilyn Maye,Andrea McArdle, Jane Monheit, Steve Ross, Billy Stritch, and many more. James Naughton served as the evening's Master of Ceremonies. The distinguished house band for the evening was Russ Kassoff on piano, John Arbo on bass, and John Redsecker on drums.
Photo Coverage: TOMMY TUNE Closing Night at the Cafe CarlyleMay 4, 2014Tommy Tune, the nine-time Tony Award-winning singer/actor/dancer, made his Cafe Carlyle debut with More Taps, Tunes and Tall Tales. The show featured Musical Director Michael Biagi on piano and closed yesterday, May 3. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the closing night below!
Photo Coverage: Lillias White Brings THE WHITE EFFECT to 54 BelowMay 2, 2014Running through May 3 at 54 Below is The Lillias White Effect, starring Tony Award & Emmy Award winner Lillias White (The Life, Dreamgirls, Fela, 'Hercules') in her 54 Below solo concert debut. In this brand new concert, audiences can expect to hear the music of Jerry Herman, Frank Loesser, Stephen Sondheim, Cy Coleman and more.
Photo Coverage: New York Pops' 31st Birthday Gala Afterparty - Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane & More!April 29, 2014The New York Pops marked its 31st birthday with a grand gala evening last night, celebrating the work of composer, lyricist, and arranger Marc Shaiman and director, lyricist, and writer Scott Wittman, as well as the leadership and mentorship work of corporate honoree Paul J. Massey, Jr., CEO and Founding Partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services. Gala Co-Chairs include Neil Heilberg, Todd Korren, William C. Montana, and James A. Read. Serving as Honorary Co-Chairs for the event are stars Matthew Broderick, Debra Messing, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look inside the afterparty, featuring guests Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane, Andrea Martin and more!
Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal for New York Pops' 31st Birthday Gala!April 28, 2014Marc Shaiman and director, lyricist, and writer Scott Wittman, as well as the leadership and mentorship work of corporate honoree Paul J. Massey, Jr., CEO and Founding Partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services. Gala Co-Chairs include Neil Heilberg, Todd Korren, William C. Montana, and James A. Read. Serving as Honorary Co-Chairs for the event are stars Matthew Broderick, Debra Messing, and Sarah Jessica Parker. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside rehearsal below!
Photo Coverage: Julio Iglesias Plays NJPACApril 28, 2014A native of Madrid, Spain, Julio Iglesias has enjoyed more than 40 years in the spotlight as the preeminent Spanish vocalist of his generation. The celebrated singer-songwriter has released more than 40 studio albums since his 1969 debut 'Yo Canto,' and he has earned crossover appeal by recording songs in more than a dozen languages. Over the years, Iglesias has received honors from numerous organizations around the world, including GRAMMY and American Music Awards, as well as a Guinness World Record designation as the world's best-selling male Latin artist.
He just played the NJPAC and you can check out photos form the concert below!
Photo Coverage: Lynda Carter Brings THE TIME OF MY LIFE to Jazz at Lincoln CenterApril 28, 2014Spring is in the air and Lynda Carter is back at The Appel Room with her brand new show "The Time of My Life" featuring her all star band including Paul Leim and Blue Lou Marini. This year's show once again featured Lynda's high energy fun and unique stylings of songs from Amy Winehouse to Gotye to Patty Loveless mixed in with great standards, jazz, country and original tunes.
Check out photos from her concert below!
Photo Coverage: Melissa Errico Brings AT THE CORNER OF 54TH AND CRAZY to 54 BelowApril 25, 2014The last time Melissa Errico played 54 Below, it was in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and seemed to fall right into place with the chaos of a life that involves juggling a career, a husband and three young daughters! Well, it was a hit engagement at the now-famous hot spot, and this time too, audiences will be treated to great music and tales about "the business" of an embarrassingly successful career, which has taken her from stage to screen and to television and recordings… all the while, spinning plates for all her passions.
Photo Coverage: Tommy Tune Plays Cafe CarlyleApril 23, 2014Tommy Tune, the nine-time Tony Award-winning singer/actor/dancer, will make his Cafe Carlyle debut with More Taps, Tunes and Tall Tales, through May 3. The show features Musical Director Michael Biagi on piano. BroadwayWord brings you photos from his concert below!
Photo Coverage: Sabrina Wender Plays MUSICAL MONDAYS at Le Cirque CafeApril 22, 2014A singer-songwriter, dancer and actress, Sabrina Wender has a true passion for the arts. She has recorded a CD of pop music in Italy and also has an in-depth knowledge of American Jazz and Swing music of the 30s and 40s. As a teenager, Sabrina attended summer courses at the High School of Performing Arts in New York and has continued to further her musical studies both in Europe and the U.S. She has composed original ballad songs and soundtracks for documentaries about Italy which she produced and edited herself.
Photo Coverage: Marc Kudisch & Jeffry Denman Play 54 Below!April 18, 201454 BELOW just featured two of Broadway's favorite leading men: three-time Tony Award® nominee Marc Kudisch (9 to 5, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Jeffry Denman (White Christmas, The Producers) for one night only. Check out photos from their concert below!
Photo Coverage: Shana Farr Brings IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT to the Laurie Beechman TheatreApril 18, 2014Shana Farr brought her solo show 'In The Still Of The Night' to the Laurie Beechman Theatre last night. Taking the audience on a musical and poetic journey through the words and music of two of the 20th century's greatest and most prolific songwriters and poets - Noel Coward and Cole Porter, it was an evening of wit, flamboyance, chic and cheek, urbanity and elegance!
Photo Coverage: Lucie Arnaz Brings SPRING IS HERE to Cafe CarlyleApril 16, 2014As the daughter of one of show business' most prominent couples, Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz, Emmy Award-winning singer/actress Lucie Arnaz has forged a distinct career of her own. She has had starring roles on Broadway, television and film, and has won awards including an Emmy, a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award. She brings her new show, Spring is Here, to The Carlyle for a limited five-night engagement, through April 19.
Photo Coverage: Len Cariou, Penny Fuller, Lee Roy Reams & More Take Part in 54 SINGS APPLAUSEApril 14, 2014With original stars Len Cariou, Penny Fuller & Lee Roy Reams, 54 Below reunited three of the original stars of this Strouse/Adams/Comden/Green smash musical Applause, in celebration of a most cherished score. The trio reminisced and re-lived adored songs such as The Best Night of My Life, Think How It's Gonna Be & One Hallowe'en along with the amazing supporting cast. Check out photos from the special event below!
Photo Coverage: Carolee Carmello, Telly Leung & More Sing at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS at 54 BelowApril 11, 2014Last night, 54 Below celebrated some of the most memorable show-stopping musical moments from Broadway. The show featured some of Broadway's greatest stars, including Tony nominee Carolee Carmello (Parade, Mamma Mia!, Kiss Me, Kate, The Addams Family, Sister Act, Scandalous), Mandy Gonzalez (Wicked, In the Heights, Dance of the Vampires, Aida), Telly Leung (Godspell, Wicked, Rent, Flower Drum Song, Glee), Robert Creighton (Little Me, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Anything Goes) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King).
Check out photos from the concert below!